. >> reporter: she phones the ups store in the fremont shopping center. his tips from keeping this from happening? use a shipping method that requires a signature. talk with your driver about a more discreet place to leave packages. if you know you aren't going to be home -- >> just reroute it to the nearest ups store. >> reporter: online rei taylor, amazon started offering self- service pick up stations. customers can have an item shipped at no additional cost to a participating retailer where the package is stored in one of these lockers. >> i was fast forwarding, i just saw it disappear. >> reporter: he says he will do something differently the next time he has something shipped. and he hopes the police catch the crook. >>> oakland police say they are increasing their presence in several neighborhoods. that is welcome news for business owners, shoppers, and residents. the neighborhoods that will see more officers is piedmont avenue, and lake shore. people have reported break-ins and armed muggings lately. >>> bart is stepping up security in san francis